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1 I D E A S M E A N D Y N A M I C F O R C E INTERIM REPORT I/27 D Y N A M I C F O R C E M E A N S P R O G R E S S

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3 KEY FIGURES (HGB) Group 31/3/27 31/3/26 Revenue EUR millions Foreign share % EBITDA EUR millions EBIT EUR millions Earnings * EUR millions.5.7 Earnings per share ** Euro.6.12 Operating cash flow EUR millions Investments EUR millions Employees *** * after minority interests ** 26 based on 6,, no-par-value shares 27 based on 8,, no-par-value shares *** including part-time employees and management board as of the balance sheet date and trainees employed on average in the financial year

4 Interim Report Letter to the Shareholders 5 Group Interim Management Report 7 Consolidated Interim Financial Statements Consolidated Income Statement 12 Consolidated Balance Sheet 13 Consolidated Cash-Flow Statement 15 Statement of Consolidated Shareholfers Equity 16 Group Segment Reporting 18 Financial Calendar & Contact 19

5 Letter to the Shareholders With total revenue growth of 16% to EUR 2.4 million, the first quarter of 27 can be viewed as a thorough success, the positive performance extending to all divisions. We reached an increase of 12% in the Functional Fillers Division, while achieving a 24% increase in Technical Ceramics. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) improved from EUR 1.9 million to EUR 2. million, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were EUR.9 million (previous year: EUR 1.3 million). On the operative side, we saw that the demand for halogen-free flame retardant fillers and raw materials for technical ceramics and the refractory industry is still high. We had to adjust our original estimation for flame retardant fillers as a result of the slow approval procedures for APYRAL 4 CD ex Nashtec, USA, and the delays in capacity expansion investments by our European customers. These customers will first be procuring the notified requirements after a delay of three to five months. The introduction of APYRAL 4 CD by our Nashtec subsidiary can be viewed as successful overall. Over 4% of capacity was sold in March. There was a delay, in part because of the approval procedures of our customers, which took longer than expected, and in part due to the purchase hesitancy of key accounts, which first wanted to wait to see the quality consistency and delivery performance of these new production facilities. Now that Nashtec has successfully proven itself in both respects, the sold volume will amount to 1% of the installed capacity in May. With ceramic raw materials and ceramic bodies, the market environment (above all in the refractory industry, but also in ballistic ceramics) continues along its stable growth trend, making it a challenge for our investment to keep pace with the market development. In order to use this potential and the market opportunities before us and to expand our market position while maintaining our leadership in terms of quality, we are planning comprehensive investments again this year for both divisions. We will further expand the capacities for flame retardant fillers and also extend our product range, particularly CD qualities. The expansion program for ceramic bodies and reactive aluminas is also to be continued, with new products being introduced in the Functional Fillers Division. 5

6 Letter to the Shareholders For financial year 27, we anticipate consolidated revenue of approx. EUR 95 million, while we will further increase growth in the second half based on the full utilization of capacity at Nashtec and the expanded capacity in Schwandorf. Despite the additional charges from energy costs and the start-up of Nashtec, earnings will exceed those from last year. Yours, Johannes Heckmann Management Board Member Gerhard Witzany Management Board Member 6

7 Group Interim Management Report Nabaltec AG, Schwandorf GROUP Interim Management Report FOR 1st Quarter 27 7

8 Group Interim Management Report SHARE The Nabaltec share closed the first Xetra trading day of financial year 27 at a price of EUR In the further course of the quarter, the share reached a high of EUR 19.8 on 29 January, before listing at EUR 19.2 as of the closing date. The share thus gained 9% in the first three months of 27. Investor relations activities in the first quarter of 27 focused on the communications surrounding the 26 annual financial statements and business report. The first annual shareholders meeting marked the main event in the second quarter. A road show also took place in London. The Management Board used this opportunity to stay in touch with the financial community and to establish new contacts and acquire further investors for the company. For more detailed information about Nabaltec AG, please visit our website at Earnings, Financial and Liquidity Positions Revenue and Earnings Performance In the first quarter of 27, the Nabaltec Group managed to sharply increase revenue from EUR 17.6 million to EUR 2.4 million, corresponding to a 16% gain over the previous year s quarter. Both divisions contributed to this positive performance: Functional Fillers improved its revenue to EUR 13.2 million (previous year: EUR 11.8 million) and Technical Ceramics increased revenue to EUR 7.2 million (previous year: EUR 5.8 million). A combination of price and volume increases account for the revenue jump. Based on the rising deliveries from Nashtec in US-dollar markets, the foreign share further increased. In the first quarter of 27, the foreign share was 68.1% after 67.6% in the same quarter of 26. In terms of earnings, Nabaltec reached EBITDA in the first three months of 27 of EUR 2. million after EUR 1.9 million in the previous year. EBIT in the first quarter amounted to EUR.9 million and was thus below the previous year s mark of EUR 1.3 million. This results in an EBIT margin of 4.4% (previous year: 7.4%). Earnings after minority interests were EUR.5 million as of 31 March 27 compared to EUR.7 million in the previous year. This result was reduced by the start-up costs at Nashtec in the first three months. 8

9 Group Interim Management Report Financial and Earnings Positions Total assets of the Nabaltec Group decreased slightly from EUR 93.2 million to EUR 92.2 million as of 31 March 27. A key change in assets arose in the property, plant and equipment, which increased by EUR 4.1 million, technical equipment and machinery being acquired above all (+EUR 4.7 million). Cash on hand and in banks decreased by EUR 6.2 million based on investments and start-up costs at Nashtec. Inventories were further decreased by EUR 1.2 million, while trade receivables increased by EUR 2.6 million. On the liabilities side, shareholders equity (EUR 43.5 million) remained at the same level as in the previous year (EUR 43.7 million). The resulting equity ratio of 47.2% represents a further slight increase over the close of financial year 26 (46.9%). The reduction in trade payables by EUR 2.1 million should also be underscored. The liquidity position of the Nabaltec Group in the first quarter of 27 was as follows. Cash flow from current business activity was -EUR.8 million as of 31 March 27 (previous year: EUR.5 million), which was attributable above all to the increase in trade receivables of EUR 2.6 million side-by-side with the decrease in inventories of EUR 1.2 million. Cash flow from investment activity (EUR 5.5 million) remained at nearly the same level as in the previous year. Cash flow from financing activity was -EUR.1 million after EUR 5.3 million in the same quarter from the previous year, the reason being that Nabaltec redeemed more credits than it borrowed. Based on the high degree of liquidity from the IPO, factoring was temporarily suspended. Order Performance Orders received amounted in the first quarter to EUR 28.1 million. As of 31 March 27, the order backlog was EUR 28.4 million. INVESTMENTS In the first quarter 27, the Nabaltec Group invested a total of EUR 5.5 million (previous year: EUR 5.5 million). The focus of investment activity was on increasing production capacities for fine precipitated aluminum hydroxides, ceramic bodies and reactive aluminas. 9

10 Group Interim Management Report EMPLOYEES The Nabaltec Group employed a total of 286 employees as of 31 March 27 (previous year: 272), 285 of whom were based in Germany (previous year: 271). As in the past, the training quota was sharply above the industry average. Events after the Close of the Reporting Period No special events occurred after the close of the reporting period. RiskS No material changes arose in the first quarter of 27 compared to the opportunities and risks presented in the consolidated management report for 26. OUTLOOK Our market expectations from the 26 business report have largely been fulfilled to date. Based on the knowledge and information available to us, we predict a stable development of demand for both divisions. In order to achieve our goals, we will further increase our production capacities for fine precipitated aluminum hydroxides in Germany over the further course of the year. Production capacities for ceramic bodies and reactive aluminas are likewise to be expanded in the Technical Ceramics Division. At our new Nashtec production site in Corpus Christi, Texas (USA), we will sell all capacities in May, which will be reflected above all in our financial ratios in the second half of the year. For the further course of 27, we anticipate a continuation of the previous sound business performance. We are assuming that revenue growth will continue and that we will again grow faster than the market as a whole. Overall, we expect consolidated revenue of approx. EUR 95 million. 1

11 Consolidated Notes Explanatory Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of 31 March 27 (consolidated notes) BasIs for Accounting Nabaltec AG (Schwandorf) is the parent company of the Nabaltec Group. The consolidated interim financial statements as of 31 March 27 were prepared in accordance with the provisions in 29 ff. of the Commercial Code in conformance with DRS 6. The income statement was prepared in accordance with the cost summary method. The same consolidation, accounting and valuation principles were applied when preparing the consolidated interim financial statements as were used for the consolidated financial statements for financial year 26. The values in the consolidated interim financial statements are expressed in euros (EUR) and thousands of euros (). BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated group was the same as in the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December

12 Consolidated Income Statement Consolidated Income Statement Nabaltec AG, Schwandorf, for the Period from 1 January 27 to 31 March Revenue 2. Increase in finished products 3. Other own work capitalized Total performance 4. Other operating income 5. Cost of materials: a) Expenses for raw materials and supplies and purchased goods b) Expenses for purchased services 1/1-31/3/27 2, , ,179 11, ,599 1/1-31/3/26 17, , ,226 8, ,757 Gross profit 9,58 8, Personnel expenses: a) Wages and salaries 2,932 2,775 b) Social security, pensions and support expenses Depreciation on intangible fixed assets and property, plant and equipment 1, Other operating expenses 3,981 8,719 3,242 7, , Other interest and similar income Interest and similar expenses Financial result Result from ordinary business activities Taxes on income and earnings Other taxes Net loss (PY: net income) 15. Loss attributable to minority shareholders Net income

13 Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Balance Sheet of Nabaltec AG, Schwandorf, for 31 March 27 A S S E T S 31/3/27 31/12/26 A. FIXED ASSETS I. Intangible assets Concessions, industrial property rights and similar rights and assets, as well as licenses to such rights and assets 65 7 II. Property, plant and equipment 1. Land, leasehold rights and buildings, including buildings on non-owned land 2. Technical equipment and machinery 3. Other fixtures, fittings and equipment 4. Advance payments and plant and machinery in process of construction 14,817 25,477 1,399 12,545 12,847 2,88 1,193 15,299 III. Financial assets 1. Shares in affiliated companies 2. Other loans 54, , B. CURRENT ASSETS I. Inventories 1. Raw materials and supplies 2. Finished products and merchandise 54,876 5,692 7,46 5,766 7,98 6,449 II. Accounts receivable and other assets 1. Trade receivables 2. Other assets 13,152 5,25 13,664 14,357 2,424 14,334 18,689 16,758 III. Cash on hand and in banks 4,891 11,76 36,732 42,191 C. DEFERRED EXPENSES AND ACCRUED INCOME ,158 93,226 13

14 Consolidated Balance Sheet L I A B I L I T I E S 31/3/27 31/12/26 A. SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY I. Subscribed capital Conditional capital: EUR 3.., (PY: EUR 3..,) II. Profit participation capital III. Capital reserve IV. Compensatory item for currency translation V. Profit carry-forward VI. Net income (PY: net loss) VII. Compensatory item for minority interests 8, 5, 3, ,479 8, 5, 3, ,543 43,659 B. INVESTMENT GRANTS TO FIXED ASSETS C. PROVISIONS AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES 1. Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 2. Accrued taxes 3. Other provisions and accrued liabilities 6, ,848 6,116 4,212 D. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1. Accounts payable to banks 2. Trade payables 3. Other accounts payable 11,333 24,26 7,782 4,723 1,328 24,565 9,897 4,169 36,711 38,631 92,158 93,226 14

15 Consolidated Cash-Flow Statement Consolidated Cash-Flow Statement of Nabaltec AG for the Period from 1 January to 31 March 27 Period result (not including extraordinary items) Write-ups/downs on fixed assets Increase/decrease in provisions Other income/expenses with no effect on payments Income/loss from the disposal of fixed assets Special effect from change in factoring Increase/decrease in inventories, trade receivables and other assets not attributable to investment or financing activity Increase/decrease in trade payables and other liabilities not attributable to investment or financing activity Net cash flow from current business activity 1/1-31/3/ ,14 1, ,6-1, /1-31/3/ , ,69 57 Inflow from disposal of property, plant and equipment Outflow for investments in property, plant and equipment Outflow for investments in intangible fixed assets Inflow from disposal of financial assets Outflow for investments in financial assets Outflow for repayment of investment grants -5, ,493 Net cash flow from investment activity -5,489-5,493 Inflow from equity providers Outflow to shareholders Inflow from disposal of fixed assets as part of sale and leaseback transactions Inflow from borrowings Outflow for repayment of loans Outflow from extraordinary items , Net cash flow from financing activity ,345 Change in cash and cash equivalents with effect on payments Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rates, changes in consolidated companies and valuation Currency differences, asset statement Cash and cash equivalents at start of period -6, , Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash on hand and in banks. 4,891 1,55 15

16 Statement of Consolidated Shareholders Equity Statement of Consolidated Shareholders Equity of Nabaltec AG, for 31 March 27 P a r e n t c o m p a n y Subscribed Profit Capital Earned Capital Participation Reserve consolidated Capitall equity 1 January 26 6, 5, 1,824 1,839 Other changes Consolidated net income March 26 6, 5, 1,824 2,494 1 April 26 6, 5, 1,824 2,494 Issuance of new shares 2, 29, Distribution -1, Other changes Consolidated net loss December 26 8, 5, 3, January 27 8, 5, 3, Other changes Consolidated net loss March 27 8, 5, 3,824 1,132 16

17 Statement of Consolidated Shareholders Equity M i n o r i t y s h a r e h o l d e r s Other Equity Minority Other Equity Consolidated consolidated result capital consolidated result shareholders Compensatory Compensatory equity item for currency item for currency translation translation 13 14, , , , , ,25 31, 31, -1, -1, , , , , , ,22-1, ,479 43,543 17

18 Group Segment Reporting GROUP SEGMENT REPORTING for the Period from 1 January 27 to 31 March 27 In line with its internal organizational and operating structure, Nabaltec is divided into two business divisions: functional fillers and technical ceramics. Segment results will be presented in the form of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The earnings of the functional fillers and technical ceramics are also given by region. The regions are defined as Germany, Rest of Europe, USA and Rest of World (RoW). Nabaltec Nabaltec Fillers Ceramics Group Fillers Ceramics Group 31/3/27 31/3/27 31/3/ /26 31/3/26 31/3/26 Segments Revenue 13,21 7,217 2,427 11,81 5,782 17,583 Segment earnings EBITDA 1, ,1 1, ,862 EBIT , ,281 Segments by region Revenue 2,64 3,965 6,569 2,329 3,423 5,752 Germany 8,864 2,85 11,669 7,888 2,16 9,94 Rest of Europe , ,166 USA 1, , RoW Total 13,21 7,217 2,427 11,81 5,782 17,583 18

19 Financial Calendar & Contact NABALTEC AG FINANCIAL CALENDAR August 27 Interim Report II/27 27 November 27 Interim Report III/27 Nabaltec and distributon partners CONTACT Heidi Wiendl NABALTEC AG Alustraße Schwandorf Germany Phone: Fax: Frank Ostermair / Linh Chung HAUBROK INVESTOR RELATIONS GMBH Maximilianstr Munich Germany Phone: Fax: F.Ostermair@haubrok.de 19

20 Nabaltec AG Alustraße Schwandorf Germany Phone: Fax: